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Form of work Real Estate | Sydney Metropolitan
Closing date: 06/04/2023
About the role
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a junior/intermediate legal administration assistant to join our Real Estate team based in our Sydney office. We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic and capable person to join our inclusive culture.
As a junior legal administration assistant, you will be part of a busy practice assisting the team in all areas of administrative support, including, but not limited to: managing crucial team administration; file opening; and assisting with the monthly billing process.
What does being a legal assistant look like?
Our junior assistants are involved in work that is dynamic and varied in nature and which is designed to build your skills and capability in legal administration. Your primary role will be to assist the practice group with administrative tasks and you will play a pivotal role within the team in ensuring the practice runs smoothly.
On any given day you could be:
Providing administrative support to partners and fee earners in the practice group
Preparing documents and correspondence
Assisting with diaries, coordinating appointments and meetings, booking conference rooms and catering
Assisting with the monthly billing process
Undertaking team filing
Assisting with opening new matters
Assisting and inputting client data into client relationship software (Interaction)
Handling client queries
You will have a comprehensive induction program and you will be supported by senior secretaries from across the office who will mentor you and ensure you are getting exposure to all aspects of the role.
About you
We value our culture at K&L Gates and are proud of our friendly and respectful reputation. We are looking for likeminded individuals who, in addition to possessing technical excellence, are able to work collaboratively in a team to get things done.
You should be practical and proactive in your approach and thrive on working in a team environment.
To be successful in this role, you will be a self-starter who works efficiently, uses initiative and has exemplary attention to detail. You are highly organised and proactive in your approach to tasks and take a genuine interest in the work performed by the practice. Being a team player, you demonstrate strong problem solving skills and take pride in your work.
Strong Microsoft Office skills are essential, as are excellent communication skills. You are willing to learn automated billing systems and client relationship management software (Elite and InterAction).
The extras
K&L Gates promotes equal opportunities for all employees to progress in their careers.
Initiatives include:
Social events – social club and sporting teams
Pro-bono programs and community involvement via our payroll giving program, Global Day of Service and charitable fundraisers
26 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer
Health and wellbeing programs
Purchased annual leave
Salary continuance insurance
About Us
The firm’s Australian operations provide vast knowledge of the Australian legal marketplace across a wide spectrum of industries. With lawyers located in four established offices in Australia’s leading financial and commercial centres and possessing substantial experience, K&L Gates acts for industry leaders, major corporations, capital markets participants, major financial institutions, and governments on ground-breaking legal transactions, both domestically and internationally.
K&L Gates is a global community of entrepreneurs and self-starters. We are focused on innovation, collaboration, and are constantly striving for excellence in our client service and culture. We know that our firm is only as strong as the collective efforts of our people. By experiencing K&L Gates, you will thrive in a dynamic legal landscape where we invest in your career path and talent development. With a global presence and lawyers with top-tier skills in a multitude of practice areas, K&L Gates is truly a one-of-a-kind firm at which to grow your career.
Do you like what you see?
Please apply via our Careers page at www.klgates.com
For more information please contact Tania Brierley, Recruitment Consultant at tania.brierley@klgates.com
For more information about K&L Gates please see our website www.klgates.com
Referrals from agencies not accepted at this time.
K&L Gates reserve the right to close advertising earlier at our discretion.
K&L Gates is an equal opportunity employer and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of those with a disability. We welcome applications from people who have an indigenous and/or culturally and linguistically diverse background.
